Question

Why the colonial govt gave vast area to europian planters at cheap rates?

Answer 1

The British also introduced large plantations for growing tea, coffee and rubber. European planters were given vast areas of land at cheap rates so that they could develop plantations. The area was cleared of forests to make way for tea or coffee.

Answer 2

Answer:

Peasants extended the boundaries of cultivation by clearing forests. This gave them more land available for cultivation. ... The colonial government took over the forests and gave vast areas to European planters at cheap rates. The areas were enclosed and cleared of forests and planted with tea or coffee.